The Scarlet Knights received a commitment from Katy (Texas) tight end, Logan Lister, just over a month ago. In the 6-4, 240-pounder, the Rutgers staff added an in-line blocker with the ability to set up the play-action pass, due to his obstructive
ability. Let's get more in depth with Lister.

Projected collegiate
position

Tight end

Standing 6-4 and 240 pounds, Lister encompasses adequate
size at the tight end position. His frame entails the necessary bulk to be an
effective in-line blocker. And he is just tall enough to present a good-sized
target as an outlet receiver. Lister also possesses the skill-set and frame
necessary to put on the weight to move further inside. Offensive guard could be
a potential collegiate destination, in a pinch. Fullback is also a possibility.

Strengths

Physicality. Lister leaves it all out on the field. He
displays good functional strength and the desire to win wars on the inside. He
is a guy you can run behind as he wins a predominance of his battles at the
line of scrimmage, and more impressively, at the point of attack.

Lister fires off the football and gets on top of defenders
quickly with an explosive initial jolt. His quickness off the snap plays a big
part in his success. Once he gets his hands on defenders and attains forward momentum
and leg drive, he finishes. He also showcases the agility to get to the second
level, make a play and stay on his feet.

A block-first prototype, Lister also displays dependable
hands. He does a good job adjusting to balls not perfectly thrown, especially
low balls. Although not the most flexible of prospects, Liston can also extend to
pull in passes vertically out of reach. He utilizes his strength to will pass receptions.
But at the moment, he is more of an underneath receiver than a guy who
separates from linebackers and gets vertical.

Areas for improvement

Speed and flexibility. It's clear that the Rutgers staff offered
Lister with the expectations of him being a physical presence along the line of
scrimmage that they will look to help seal defenders, opening up rushing lanes
within their pro-style attack. But if Lister can improve upon his subtleness
and ability to stretch the field, he should become a more versatile offensive
threat.

Added flexibility will also pay off in the area of the game
that he exploits best: In-line blocking. Lister possesses adequate flexibility from
his knees down through his ankles. But added flexibility will allow him to
better roll his hips after contact and unearth his defensive counterparts.

Overall assessment

Lister adds value in his ability to project to multiple positions,
mainly tight end, fullback and offensive guard. He is a physical, blue collar athlete
with a good motor and the will to consistently win 1-on-1 battles in a phone
booth. Although not a consistent receiving threat, his ability to get into defenders
could serve Rutgers well in setting up the play-action pass to him on underneath,
intermediate, and eventually, maybe even vertical routes.

The Katy enforcer is a good enough hands receiver to be
utilized two-fold as both a blocker and outlet pass-catcher. However, some polish is in demand within his game as a receiver. But if he can prove to contain the edge and provide a consistent physical presence early on, he could just end up logging minutes before many of the more highly projected athletes within his class.